Click Here To Browse 50 Customer Reviews Of The Go Pro Hero 3 Plus Black Edition Video Camcorder! Every time that GoPro launches a new generation of cameras, we’re left confronting the age-old adage, how do you improve on perfection? Well, how about reducing housing size and weight by 20%, reducing distortion by 33%, speeding

Every time that GoPro launches a new generation of cameras, we’re left confronting the age-old adage, how do you improve on perfection? Well, how about reducing housing size and weight by 20%, reducing distortion by 33%, speeding up Wi-Fi, a SuperView mode, and increasing battery life by 25%?

We thought that would get your attention. For the HERO3+ Black Edition – Adventure, GoPro reduced in size and weight of the camera by 20% in comparison to the old HERO3, and the camera weight was reduced by 25%.

In fact, the HERO3+ tips the scales around 2.08 ounces. The camera body has retained the black backing treatment and the progressive user interface at the front. Additionally, the lighter housing boasts an impressive waterproofing, 131ft/40m.

As with the HERO3, the HERO3+ continues the use of what GoPro calls a six-element aspherical lens. What does this mean? Simply put, the lens has been designed to operate evenly across more light conditions than ever before. For the camera nerds: it’s an f/2.8-6.0 lens. So, you’ll experience sharper image quality whether it’s blisteringly bright or the sun has nearly disappeared. The lens also allows Ultra-wide, Medium, and Narrow field of view modes, and you can operate the White Balance in either auto or manual modes (3000k, 5500k, 6500k, Cam Raw).

Now, you’re able to expect crystal clear resolution from sunrise to sunset. Possibly more important for your mounted shots, the lens has made huge gains in decreasing distortion.

In fact, GoPro asserts that the new iteration of the HERO3 improves reduces distortion by 33%. And as an added perk, image sharpness has been enhanced by 33%, as well. And speaking of resolution, the HERO3+ Black Edition boasts ultra-high resolution video modes of 4Kp15, 2.7Kp30, 1440p48, 1080p60, 960p100 and 720p120 fps.

Basically, if you love slow-motion shots, the HERO3+ is a godsend. And did we mention that all of these rates can be run from Ultra-Wide mode? Awesome. And new to this model, GoPro has a…

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Product Features

20% smaller and lighter housing (waterproof to 131’/40m)

33% improved image sharpness and reduced distortion

Faster built in Wi-Fi for enhanced connectivity to the Wi-Fi Remote (included) and GoPro App

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Comments

A. Johnstonsays:

Lens better up close; blurrier farther away Be aware when purchasing that there are some aspects to the new “improved” lens that may not be for everyone. This week it has been fairly well documented (and confirmed by GoPro) that while the new lens produces much sharper images under 4′, they are blurrier at distances greater than 4′. It does NOT focus at infinity. For reasons not fully explained, they moved the focal point of the lens in close and sacrificed distance clarity.Update at bottom.You will get great shots under 4′ and soft focus beyond that. Depending on what you want it for, this camera may not be for you and the regular H3 might be a better bet. Since this is an effect of the lens it applies to both stills and video. On the other hand, it’s still a decent small action camera, and if you take a lot of video in motion you may not notice this at all. For YouTube uploads and streaming it may not matter, I haven’t tested this myself. If you want better clarity in your images the 3B is a…

Wadersays:

Out Of Focus Backgrounds So far, it’s ok.PROS: The battery IS better which is a plus. Kudos to GoPro for addressing that issue. Camera housing is much smaller overall too which is nice. I don’t use the GoPro app much, but I did test it out and the Wifi IS much quicker as they claim.CONS: (Very surprised there is no review mentioning this issue yet…)The 33% sharper lens comes with a trade off. Backgrounds are blurry. It’s not HORRID, but it’s definitely soft like a greasy lens would be If you have a Hero3 Black to compare footage and stills, give it a shot. It’s pretty obvious. Still, it’s crazy sharp up close. So if you’re the focus of everything you film, it’ll be great for you. Just don’t expect any definition in your surroundings.I’m not even talking about super-far away (which wide angle lenses have never been good at by nature). I’m talking about subjects and backgrounds around 10′ away. 10 feet!It doesn’t only affect stills. It…